A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

JANUARY 4, 2018

This week we closed $250M in financing from Silver Lake , the premier technology private equity firm. That revenue is in on 75,000 customers, earned through the hard work of 500 employees across six offices on three continents.

Engineer 152

Engineer Revenue San Francisco Security 152

Version One Ventures

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Let’s now explore the major developments and ultimate use cases for the Lightning Network in two categories: A) payments/finance and B) Web3. . Use Case I: Payments and Finance . If you want to feel bullish on how Lightning can be used as global payments rails, read this comprehensive essay by Nicolas Burtey of Galoy.

Networking 168

Networking Global OTC Security 168

Steve Blank

MARCH 31, 2014

Your time at ESADE has trained you to become a global business leader. Just look at the disruptive challenges that businesses face today– globalization, China as a manufacturer, China as a consumer, the Internet, and a steady stream of new startups. Congratulations class of 2014: Embrace change and lead the way.

Private Equity 328

Private Equity Metrics China Intellectual Property 328

The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The global financial crisis started in 2007 and it went on for much of 2008. He started it in 2009 with 10 employees and sold it to Susino Umbrella in 2014. This company’s valuation peaked at $10 billion in 2013/2014. In 2014, the company raised $28 million in shareholder equity. Source: Pexels. Sean Belnick.

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Cofounder Venture Capital India Valuation 146

ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 29, 2023

Back in 2014, there were only three unicorns in the region. As per a report by InformationAge , by 2040, Asia is projected to top 50% of global GDP and drive. In 2021, ASEAN DeFi startups could raise $1 billion in equity funding. Now, you can find 49 unicorns and Decacorns there.

Asia 171

Asia Indonesia Silicon Valley Malaysia 171

Growthink Blog

APRIL 2, 2014

Well, if you don’t, try on these IPO, M&A, and financing stats from 1st Quarter 2014: Initial Public Offerings: 72 companies went public in the U.S. Mergers & Acquisitions: Global mergers & acquisition activity totaled $710 billion (Thomson Reuters), up 54% from last year. Private Equity. Venture Capital.

Private Equity 69

Private Equity Merger IPO Initial Public Offering 69

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 25, 2011

It’s nearly impossible to get a services company financed by VCs. They have created two internal technology “products&# and wanted to figure out how they could turn their services business into a product business that could be financed. You’re a small fish. This team is talented. They wanted advice.

Silicon Valley 332

Silicon Valley IP Dividend Finance 332